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Season 7 – The Walking Dead

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Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman, this gritty drama portrays life in the months and years that follow a zombie apocalypse. A group of survivors travel in search of safety and security, constantly on the move in search of a secure home. But the pressure each day to stay alive sends many in the group to the deepest depths of human cruelty, and they soon discover that the overwhelming fear of the survivors can be more deadly than the zombies walking among them. At times, the interpersonal conflicts present a greater threat to their continuing survival than the walkers that roam the country.
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The Walking Dead — Season 7

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Critics Consensus

Increased character depth and effective world-building helps The Walking Dead overcome a tiresome reliance on excessive, gratuitous violence.

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Eric Deggans NPR 11/26/2019
They also have finally, in the most stomach churning, emotional way, ratcheted up the brutality of the TV series to match the brutality of the graphic novel which inspired the show. Go to Full Review
Kelly Lawler USA Today 10/21/2017
If AMC wants The Walking Dead to last for years to come, as its producers say, it needs to kill Negan, and quickly. And it needs to learn from the mistakes it made during his seemingly endless tenure on the series. Go to Full Review
Luke Holland Guardian 11/29/2016
It can be dull, or miserable, but not both -- and definitely not for this long. Go to Full Review
David Hogan hoganreviews.co.uk 08/30/2021
3/5
This season is all about the opening episode, once you get past that it's downhill and has a lot of stalling before it comes to a rather obvious conclusion to set up Season 8. Go to Full Review
Fausto Ponce Alta Fidelidad Magazine 04/28/2021
This entire seventh season was just the preamble to a great war. In my opinion, it was not necessary, and it was quite boring. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Kelechi Ehenulo Confessions From A Geek Mind 07/16/2020
3.5/5
The Walking Dead is an event series that has no fear of cancellation but the dip in quality shows. Go to Full Review
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Chaos A @Chaosfn Jan 14 🏆69% Definitely a big drop-off from the previous seasons. I don’t think this is a bad season, but it’s definitely not great. "Swear" is straight up one of the worst episodes from any series I’ve ever seen; it’s shockingly terrible. But "TDWCWYWB" is one of the best episodes of all time and is for sure the best of the series. This season had both the worst episode and best episode so far. This season is very inconsistent, and the only positive I can really give about this season is Negan. It’s sad that he’s the only true highlight of the season. An antagonist as amazing as him definitely deserves to be in a season better than this! EPISODES RANKED: 1. The Day Will Come When You Won’t Be 2. Hearts Still Beating 3. The First Day of the Rest of Your Life 4. Sing Me a Song 5. Service 6. Rock in the Road 7. Bury Me Here 8. Something They Need 9. Say Yes 10. New Best Friends 11. The Cell 12. The Other Side 13. The Well 14. Hostiles and Calamities 15. Go Getters 16. Swear See more Raquel E @raquelea Jan 3 A darker, harsher season that sustains tension but slows momentum at times. See more Jae H @JHReviews Nov 10 The Walking Dead was honestly a phenomenon when it first came to our screens. I’d never seen anything like it, and as a teenager at the time, I was completely engrossed, truly invested in the characters brought before our eyes. It felt real, grounded, and it made us question how far someone would go to survive. It really was a brilliant post-apocalyptic zombie story and series. At its best, it felt like an event, ending on major, exciting cliff-hangers, developing iconic characters, and keeping you on the edge of your seat. There was always anxiety over who might go next. The show was brave, unafraid to make bold choices and test the audience. Rick Grimes truly carried this show on his back. He was the face of The Walking Dead, brought to life iconically by Andrew Lincoln. The show was stacked with talent and often written so well that you cared deeply for each character’s story. Now, most of this praise applies to the first half of the series, where it truly thrived. From Seasons 1 to 7, The Walking Dead was near its best. After that, I became frustrated by certain story and character choices. There were simply too many characters, too many subplots. The show began to feel more like a soap opera. The zombies, once terrifying and central, faded into the background, merely reminders of what the show used to be. It felt like the show was holding onto something that no longer worked through the latter part of the series until internal changes were made. Though I did check out after Season 9. I eventually returned, but mostly out of loyalty rather than excitement. That said, The Walking Dead still gave us some of the best storytelling ever seen on TV, with brilliant villains and unforgettable arcs inspired by its comic roots. The early seasons remain a masterpiece of suspense, emotion, and humanity. It’s a show I both love and dislike, but those early years still bring me joy, nostalgia, and yes… a little trauma. See more Saul G. @SaulG0onMan Sep 28 Following the infamous cliffhanger, season seven immediately plunges the audience into a dark and emotionally taxing new world under Negan’s rule. While the villain provides a powerful new dynamic, the season suffers from glacial pacing and a heavy-handed reliance on emotional suffering. It's a difficult season to watch and marks a clear drop in quality for the series. See more Jackson S Aug 11 This season is my favorite because it introduces negan who after you learn his backstory has a really sad life in the apocalypse. Negan is funny even though he is evil. See more Bakon @Bakon Aug 10 A disappointing subpar season that fails to live up to the previous seasons, but still has some banger episodes. I just think this storyline is being stretched a little too much, like 2 seasons for this ain’t cutting it. But episode 1 was a masterpiece and episodes 7, 8, and 16 are great as well. But the Last of Us 2 straight up copied this season and the next like icl that’s what happened. I’ll never play that game the same again. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 23, 2016 The Day Will Come When You Won't Be As the members of the group remain helpless, Negan takes action that will forever haunt those who survive. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 30, 2016 The Well For a number of familiar faces, a new, well-established community seems too good to be true. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 6, 2016 The Cell A new group of survivors seem to have it all in their impressive community; however, there is a price. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 13, 2016 Service The remaining members of the group try to keep it together in Alexandria; they receive a sobering visit. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 20, 2016 Go Getters Saddled with grief and surrounded by enemies, members of the group try to find safety at the Hilltop before it's too late. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 27, 2016 Swear Someone stumbles upon a brand new society unlike anything seen before. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 4, 2016 Sing Me a Song A deeper look at the Sanctuary and the world of the Saviors; members of Alexandria look for supplies. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 11, 2016 Hearts Still Beating Negan's unwelcome visit to Alexandria continues as other members scavenge for supplies; things quickly spin out of control. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 12, 2017 Rock in the Road Rick and the others are led to a new community, where they meet the residents and their ruler; a familiar face resurfaces. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 19, 2017 New Best Friends While searching for a missing Alexandrian, Rick and his group encounter a mysterious collective, its inhabitants unlike any they have come across. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 26, 2017 Hostiles and Calamities An Alexandrian discovers they must navigate the mysterious, confusing and terrifying world within the Saviors' compound. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 5, 2017 Say Yes The group scavenges for supplies; back in Alexandria, someone must make a morally challenging decision. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 12, 2017 Bury Me Here Things do not go as planned when a group of Kingdommers delivers goods to the Saviors during a routine supply drop-off. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 19, 2017 The Other Side The Saviors visit the Hilltop unexpectedly, surprising everyone, with plans of taking more than supplies. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 26, 2017 Something They Need A group of Alexandrians embarks on a journey; one member of the group must make a heartbreaking decision. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 2, 2017 The First Day of the Rest of Your Life The stakes continue to grow higher as paths cross; the group enacts an intricate plan. Details
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Season Info

Director
Alrick Riley, Michael E. Satrazemis
Executive Producer
Frank Darabont, Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, Greg Nicotero, Tom Luse, Scott M. Gimple
Screenwriter
Angela Kang, Matthew Negrete, Channing Powell
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-MA (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 23, 2016
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